The first Rothfuss is genius work, imo. There was a novella released between the two, I believe. It was not bad.
I heard it doesn't really add to the story. so I didnt pick it up. I really want part three and wish I had waited for it to come out before starting. I think book two is as good as book 1.
The first Rothfuss is genius work, imo. There was a novella released between the two, I believe. It was not bad.
Agreed.
I'm not convinced the last (next?) novel will ever come out.
This is how I feel about the rest of the song of Ice and Fire. I had read that Rothfuss has had a rough draft for some years now...what kind of editing is taking place?
The first Rothfuss is genius work, imo. There was a novella released between the two, I believe. It was not bad.
Agreed.
I'm not convinced the last (next?) novel will ever come out.
This is how I feel about the rest of the song of Ice and Fire. I had read that Rothfuss has had a rough draft for some years now...what kind of editing is taking place?
He said in 2014 that it would be out in about a year, so.... yeah
He apparently had the whole thing written as one long story before TNOTW was even published.
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Yeah not sure what is up with that. One of the things I really appreciate about the authors who regularly publish. I know it is a different path for different writers but it sucks smashed assholes when you forgot all of the shit because it was 5+ years from the last book and need to go back and study or re-read.
The writing is superb. How I found out about his book -- I was teaching a stop motion video class on zoom over the summer and fell in love with LAIKA studios films -- Box trolls, Coraline, Kubo, etc... watching all the behind the scenes on how these movies are made. Absolutely fascinating. Anyway, their upcoming project was recently announced to be a stop motion film from th book WILDWOOD. So I purchased it and am reading it aloud to my six year old son. I was so intrigued by the writer that I looked him up- Colin Meloy. He's the lead singer of famed band The Decemberists.
Nice. Good to see you round these parts.
Thanks F Me, I like to pop in once in awhile. I miss this place!
Will we see another Johnny Bails adventure?
Lol, I would love to -- I'm not sure if I drink enough to get back in the mind of Jonny Bails these days though. I kid... I have two unrelated novels in the works right now, but once they're completed, I was thinking of doing a short story Jonny Bails follow-up... just to see where it goes. Maybe, just maybe, that could develop into something.
Cool. I'd like to know what he's up to.
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Doug Peacock said of this book it "may be the most important wildlife publication event of the year [2003]" So despite the lapse of time, of course I have to read it. Sadly, it start out with a chapter describing how buffalo that cross the line out of Yellowstone are legally shot and butchered. Ugh. Rough start, but I will stick it out because it is also said to be, "An affectionate tribute to the animals in the setting in which American are likely to encounter them." Ruth Rudner, A Chorus of Buffalo; A Personal Portrait of an American Icon:
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Has anyone read The Three Body Problem by Chinese author Cixin Liu...Sounds like some good Sci Fi. I have requested it as a bday gift so hoping to have a copy next week. Interested in what other readers think, obviously without giving away spoilers.
Has anyone read The Three Body Problem by Chinese author Cixin Liu...Sounds like some good Sci Fi. I have requested it as a bday gift so hoping to have a copy next week. Interested in what other readers think, obviously without giving away spoilers.
I picked up the trilogy boxed set last year, but haven't gotten around to reading any of it yet.
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Currently reading "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig on my Kindle and "Head On" by John Scalzi in paperback. Interspersing with Nick Offerman's "Where the Deer and Antelope Play", too.
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him. He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
Yes, probably my favorite book! I've been working my way through all his books, need to grab a few more today.
I use Betterworldbooks.com if anyone is interested. They're mostly used, cheap, they donate books to ppl that need em, and strive to be carbon neutral. Usually you get old library books, kinda fun to see where they come from.
Wouldn't it be funny if the world ended in 2010, with lots of fire?
one of the best books I have EVER read! a masterpiece.
If I had known then what I know now...
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"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
I just discovered what an interesting man James Baldwin was, wondering what might be a good entry point into his works? I’m interested to explore both his essays and his stories. Thanks in advance.
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I just discovered what an interesting man James Baldwin was, wondering what might be a good entry point into his works? I’m interested to explore both his essays and his stories. Thanks in advance.
Eddie will recommend Jimmy's Blues and Other Poems.
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I just discovered what an interesting man James Baldwin was, wondering what might be a good entry point into his works? I’m interested to explore both his essays and his stories. Thanks in advance.
Going to Meet the Man was my first exposure some 30 years ago and it left a mark.
I just discovered what an interesting man James Baldwin was, wondering what might be a good entry point into his works? I’m interested to explore both his essays and his stories. Thanks in advance.
Eddie will recommend Jimmy's Blues and Other Poems.
I just discovered what an interesting man James Baldwin was, wondering what might be a good entry point into his works? I’m interested to explore both his essays and his stories. Thanks in advance.
Going to Meet the Man was my first exposure some 30 years ago and it left a mark.
Thank you both, I expect I’ll see what’s available at the library in the coming days, very much appreciated the feedback.
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Enjoy it. Crazy talented guy.
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Finished The Three Body Problem Trilogy by CIXIN LIU. That was entertaining and pretty great hard sci fi. I would recommend it to anyone.
Just started Hyperion by Dan Simmons. So far I like it. It is obvious that it was written in a different time (1989) Might as well have been written in a different world. More SCIFI/Fantasy than hard sci fi, but still enjoyable.
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Agreed.
I'm not convinced the last (next?) novel will ever come out.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
He said in 2014 that it would be out in about a year, so.... yeah
He apparently had the whole thing written as one long story before TNOTW was even published.
One of the things I really appreciate about the authors who regularly publish. I know it is a different path for different writers but it sucks smashed assholes when you forgot all of the shit because it was 5+ years from the last book and need to go back and study or re-read.
Heartbreaking
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.
I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
Cool. I'd like to know what he's up to.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden
I picked up the trilogy boxed set last year, but haven't gotten around to reading any of it yet.
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
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"He made the deal with the devil, we get to play with him.
He goes to hell, of course. We're going to heaven."
Soooo much great reading, ahead.
So it goes.
I've been working my way through all his books, need to grab a few more today.
I use Betterworldbooks.com if anyone is interested. They're mostly used, cheap, they donate books to ppl that need em, and strive to be carbon neutral. Usually you get old library books, kinda fun to see where they come from.
Pearl Jam bootlegs:
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Vegas 93, Vegas 98, Vegas 00 (10 year show), Vegas 03, Vegas 06
VIC 07
EV LA1 08
Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
Columbus 10
EV LA 11
Vancouver 11
Missoula 12
Portland 13, Spokane 13
St. Paul 14, Denver 14
The Answer Is . . .: Reflections on My Life By Alex Trebek
Albany 2006 Camden 2006 E. Rutherford 2, 2006 Inglewood 2006,
Chicago 2007
Camden 2008 MSG 2008 MSG 2008 Hartford 2008.
Seattle 2009 Seattle 2009 Philadelphia 2009,Philadelphia 2009 Philadelphia 2009
Hartford 2010 MSG 2010 MSG 2010
Toronto 2011,Toronto 2011
Wrigley Field 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Brooklyn 2013 Philadelphia 2, 2013
Philadelphia 1, 2016 Philadelphia 2 2016 New York 2016 New York 2016 Fenway 1, 2016
Fenway 2, 2018
MSG 2022
St. Paul, 1, St. Paul 2 2023
"I play good, hard-nosed basketball.
Things happen in the game. Nothing you
can do. I don't go and say,
"I'm gonna beat this guy up."
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
10-30-1991 Toronto, Toronto 1 & 2 2016, Toronto 2022
Just started Hyperion by Dan Simmons. So far I like it. It is obvious that it was written in a different time (1989) Might as well have been written in a different world. More SCIFI/Fantasy than hard sci fi, but still enjoyable.
There are no kings inside the gates of eden